lamb chops stuffed with smoked gouda and bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in lamb chops
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
• lay the chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the lamb, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until lamb is done. careful not to overcook!